Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 2014
Add to My HeroesAllen Ray "Pete" Richardson
Chief Deputy Sheriff Pete Richardson was killed in a three car collision on Highway 82, west of Lewisville, shortly before 3:00 pm.
He was transporting homeless man to a shelter in Miller County when the man grabbed the steering wheel, causing his department vehicle to collide with another passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer.
The subject he was transported was charged with second degree murder.
Chief Deputy Richardson had served with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office for 19 years.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
Most Recent Reflection
View all 146 ReflectionsChief Deputy Sheriff Richardson,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lafayette County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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